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- Japan’s cabinet has passed a bill allowing venture capital firms to acquire and hold crypto assets, potentially boosting investment in Web3 startups.
- The legislation, known as the Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Act, aims to stimulate economic growth and empower medium-sized companies and startups.
The article discusses Japan’s regulatory strategy for digital assets, highlighting the country’s efforts to establish a legal framework for stablecoins and promote innovation in the crypto space. Japan’s stablecoin regulations pose challenges for issuers, particularly in maintaining profitability amid low-interest rates.
The adoption of stablecoin regulations in Japan is a step towards regulatory clarity, positioning the country as a global leader in stablecoin governance. The article also mentions Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s involvement in discussions with stablecoin issuers.
